Tag: conservative treatment

Conservative treatment is considered as the first-line treatment for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears (PTRCT) while surgical treatment is generally indicated in patients with failure of conservative treatment for 3-6 months and in younger patients with a traumatic tear. Although more research is needed concerning (the effectiveness) of conservative treatment management, it could be interesting for […]

On April 27 2018, TerBrugGen organized a shoulder symposium about the stiff shoulder. Venue of the meeting was a theme park for children (in case you are wondering why there is an image of a gnome inspired hat on the lecture stand). The first part focused on the orthopedic approach with interesting background information on […]

Subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) is the most common diagnosis for shoulder pain. Subacromail decompression, which is the removal of the subacromial bursa with some bone from the anteroinferior surface of the acromion is a common treatment option for SAPS in order to prevent impingement of the rotator cuff tendons. Although the decision of whether or […]